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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 561.79 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 561.79 and 130.99 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 561.79 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/561.79 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 561.79 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 73,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589.53/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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