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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.38 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.38 and 126.81 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.38 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.38 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.38 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 71,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061.79/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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