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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 563.28 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 563.28 and 131.99 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 563.28 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/563.28 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 563.28 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 74,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,347.33/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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