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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.56 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.56 and 126.83 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.56 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.56 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.56 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 71,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,096.91/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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