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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.30 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.30 and 99.64 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.30 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.30 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.30 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 55,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828.29/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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