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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 560.28 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 560.28 and 129.99 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 560.28 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/560.28 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 560.28 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 72,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,830.80/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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