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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 562.96 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 562.96 and 131.97 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 562.96 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/562.96 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 562.96 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 74,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293.17/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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