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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.54 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.54 and 99.84 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.54 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.54 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.54 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 55,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964.31/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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