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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 561.23 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 561.23 and 130.64 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 561.23 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/561.23 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 561.23 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 73,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,316.12/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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