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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.04 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.04 and 131.81 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.04 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.04 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.04 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 74,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211.49/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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