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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 560.27 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 560.27 and 130.06 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 560.27 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/560.27 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 560.27 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 72,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865.91/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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