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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.34 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.34 and 131.54 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.34 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.34 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.34 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 73,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,967.72/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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