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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 566.92 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 566.92 and 131.18 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 566.92 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/566.92 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 566.92 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 74,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365.89/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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