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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.87, 562.21 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.87, 562.21 and 131.39 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.87 : 562.21 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.87/562.21 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.87x = 562.21 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.87x = 73,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,869.62/374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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