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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.84, 561.90 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.84, 561.90 and 131.30 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.84 : 561.90 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.84/561.90 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.84x = 561.90 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.84x = 73,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,777.47/374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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