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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 562.74 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 562.74 and 131.71 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 562.74 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/562.74 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 562.74 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 74,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.49/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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