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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.73 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.73 and 131.70 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.73 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.73 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.73 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 74,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,111.54/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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