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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 563.09 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 563.09 and 131.93 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 563.09 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/563.09 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 563.09 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 74,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285.98/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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