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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.88 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.88 and 131.95 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.88 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.88 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.88 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 74,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272.02/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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