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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.64 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.64 and 99.87 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.64 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.64 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.64 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 55,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.12/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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