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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 561.36 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 561.36 and 130.72 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 561.36 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/561.36 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 561.36 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 73,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380.98/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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