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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 560.01 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 560.01 and 129.76 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 560.01 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/560.01 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 560.01 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 72,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,666.90/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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