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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 560.63 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 560.63 and 130.18 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 560.63 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/560.63 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 560.63 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 72,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,982.81/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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