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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.16 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.16 and 131.20 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.16 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.16 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.16 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 73,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,755.39/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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