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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 560.94 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 560.94 and 130.54 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 560.94 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/560.94 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 560.94 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 73,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225.11/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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