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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 561.30 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 561.30 and 130.76 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 561.30 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/561.30 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 561.30 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 73,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,395.59/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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