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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 562.04 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 562.04 and 131.32 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 562.04 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/562.04 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 562.04 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 73,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,807.63/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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