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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.85, 562.50 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.85, 562.50 and 131.58 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.85 : 562.50 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.85/562.50 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.85x = 562.50 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.85x = 74,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,013.75/374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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