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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 561.50 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 561.50 and 130.79 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 561.50 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/561.50 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 561.50 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 73,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,439.83/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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