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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 561.39 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 561.39 and 130.71 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 561.39 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/561.39 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 561.39 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 73,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,379.29/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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