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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.19 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.19 and 129.95 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.19 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.19 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.19 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 72,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,793.89/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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