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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 560.46 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 560.46 and 130.24 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 560.46 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/560.46 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 560.46 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 72,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,991.51/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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