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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.84 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.84 and 131.12 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.84 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.84 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.84 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 74,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.28/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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