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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.70 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.70 and 130.34 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.70 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.70 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.70 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 73,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.64/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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