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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.22 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.22 and 130.08 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.22 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.22 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.22 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 72,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,873.42/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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