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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 562.50 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 562.50 and 131.52 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 562.50 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/562.50 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 562.50 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 73,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,979.34/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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