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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 561.36 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 561.36 and 130.75 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 561.36 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/561.36 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 561.36 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 73,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,396.91/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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