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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.28 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.28 and 99.66 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.28 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.28 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.28 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 55,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837.50/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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