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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 562.35 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 562.35 and 131.38 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 562.35 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/562.35 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 562.35 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 73,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,881.54/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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