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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 561.17 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 561.17 and 130.59 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 561.17 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/561.17 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 561.17 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 73,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,283.19/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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