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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 562.40 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 562.40 and 131.44 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 562.40 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/562.40 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 562.40 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 73,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,921.86/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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