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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.57 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.57 and 130.23 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.57 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.57 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.57 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 73,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002.38/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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