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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.49 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.49 and 92.23 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.49 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.49 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.49 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 51,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,690.73/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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