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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 561.07 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 561.07 and 201.06 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 561.07 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/561.07 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 561.07 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 112,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,808.73/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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