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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.01, 561.08 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.01, 561.08 and 130.51 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.01 : 561.08 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.01/561.08 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.01x = 561.08 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.01x = 73,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,226.55/374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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