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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.67 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.67 and 131.51 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.67 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.67 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.67 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 73,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,993.26/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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