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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 561.84 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 561.84 and 201.35 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 561.84 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/561.84 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 561.84 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 113,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126.48/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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