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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.04 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.04 and 100.81 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.04 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.04 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.04 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 56,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658.10/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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