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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.54 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.54 and 99.82 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.54 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.54 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.54 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 55,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,953.10/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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