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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.18 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.18 and 131.48 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.18 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.18 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.18 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 73,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,915.43/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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