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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 561.95 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 561.95 and 210.18 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 561.95 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/561.95 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 561.95 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 118,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,110.65/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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