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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 560.61 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 560.61 and 130.26 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 560.61 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/560.61 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 560.61 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 73,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025.06/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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