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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 560.11 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 560.11 and 129.82 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 560.11 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/560.11 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 560.11 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 72,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,713.48/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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