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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.60 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.60 and 99.88 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.60 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.60 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.60 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 55,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990.83/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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