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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 563.01 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 563.01 and 131.91 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 563.01 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/563.01 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 563.01 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 74,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.65/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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