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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.41, 561.71 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.41, 561.71 and 130.94 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.41 : 561.71 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.41/561.71 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.41x = 561.71 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.41x = 73,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,546.84/374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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