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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 560.08 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 560.08 and 99.47 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 560.08 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/560.08 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 560.08 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 55,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711.16/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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