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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 561.26 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 561.26 and 130.68 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 561.26 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/561.26 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 561.26 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 73,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,345.78/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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