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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 561.28 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 561.28 and 130.72 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 561.28 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/561.28 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 561.28 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 73,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,370.52/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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