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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 560.18 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 560.18 and 126.65 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 560.18 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/560.18 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 560.18 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 70,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,948.51/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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