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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 562.16 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 562.16 and 131.30 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 562.16 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/562.16 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 562.16 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 73,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,809.13/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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