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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 561.42 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 561.42 and 201.10 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 561.42 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/561.42 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 561.42 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 112,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,901.56/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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