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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 560.22 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 560.22 and 129.84 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 560.22 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/560.22 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 560.22 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 72,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.38/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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