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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.37 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.37 and 131.47 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.37 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.37 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.37 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 73,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,934.78/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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