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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.39 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.39 and 130.12 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.39 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.39 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.39 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 72,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,915.90/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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