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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.18 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.18 and 203.08 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.18 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.18 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.18 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 113,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,964.43/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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