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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.74 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.74 and 123.59 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.74 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.74 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.74 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 69,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301.08/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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