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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 560.05 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 560.05 and 129.87 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 560.05 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/560.05 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 560.05 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 72,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,733.37/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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