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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 562.53 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 562.53 and 131.52 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 562.53 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/562.53 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 562.53 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 73,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.95/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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