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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 562.29 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 562.29 and 131.50 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 562.29 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/562.29 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 562.29 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 73,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,941.14/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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