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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.71, 562.28 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.71, 562.28 and 131.41 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.71 : 562.28 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.71/562.28 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.71x = 562.28 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.71x = 73,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889.21/374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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