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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 560.10 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 560.10 and 129.88 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 560.10 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/560.10 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 560.10 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 72,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745.79/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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