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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 560.30 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 560.30 and 130.08 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 560.30 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/560.30 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 560.30 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 72,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883.17/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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