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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 560.97 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 560.97 and 130.56 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 560.97 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/560.97 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 560.97 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 73,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240.24/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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