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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.61 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.61 and 126.92 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.61 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.61 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.61 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 71,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154.02/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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