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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 561.41 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 561.41 and 130.76 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 561.41 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/561.41 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 561.41 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 73,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,409.97/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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