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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 562.26 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 562.26 and 131.39 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 562.26 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/562.26 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 562.26 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 73,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,876.91/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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