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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.12 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.12 and 130.01 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.12 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.12 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.12 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 72,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,817.75/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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