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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 560.94 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 560.94 and 130.52 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 560.94 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/560.94 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 560.94 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 73,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213.89/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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