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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 560.01 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 560.01 and 129.81 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 560.01 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/560.01 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 560.01 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 72,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.90/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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