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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 561.50 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 561.50 and 130.78 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 561.50 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/561.50 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 561.50 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 73,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.97/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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