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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.77, 562.29 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.77, 562.29 and 131.33 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.77 : 562.29 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.77/562.29 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.77x = 562.29 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.77x = 73,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,845.22/374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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