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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.43, 561.80 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.43, 561.80 and 201.05 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.43 : 561.80 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.43/561.80 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.43x = 561.80 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.43x = 112,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.89/374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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