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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 560.05 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 560.05 and 129.92 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 560.05 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/560.05 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 560.05 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 72,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758.57/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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