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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.85, 562.34 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.85, 562.34 and 131.31 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.85 : 562.34 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.85/562.34 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.85x = 562.34 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.85x = 73,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,841.19/374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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