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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 561.01 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 561.01 and 130.57 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 561.01 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/561.01 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 561.01 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 73,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.62/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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