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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.47 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.47 and 130.20 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.47 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.47 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.47 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 72,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,972.54/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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