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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 563.16 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 563.16 and 131.99 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 563.16 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/563.16 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 563.16 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 74,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,328.67/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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