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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559.95 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559.95 and 129.83 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559.95 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559.95 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559.95 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 72,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.86/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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