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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.37 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.37 and 130.18 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.37 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.37 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.37 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 72,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,948.97/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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