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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 560.16 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 560.16 and 129.97 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 560.16 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/560.16 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 560.16 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 72,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800.54/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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