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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 561.48 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 561.48 and 100.38 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 561.48 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/561.48 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 561.48 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 56,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,363.09/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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