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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.48 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.48 and 130.80 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.48 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.48 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.48 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 73,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,441.58/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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