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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 562.03 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 562.03 and 131.12 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 562.03 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/562.03 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 562.03 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 73,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,692.72/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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