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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.76 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.76 and 130.13 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.76 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.76 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.76 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 72,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,968.24/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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