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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.52 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.52 and 130.10 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.52 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.52 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.52 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 72,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,923.65/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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