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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 562.96 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 562.96 and 131.89 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 562.96 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/562.96 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 562.96 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 74,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,249.12/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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