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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 562.82 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 562.82 and 131.76 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 562.82 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/562.82 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 562.82 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 74,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,156.50/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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