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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 560.49 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 560.49 and 130.19 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 560.49 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/560.49 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 560.49 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 72,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,970.19/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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