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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.53 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.53 and 130.16 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.53 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.53 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.53 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 72,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,956.27/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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