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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 560.68 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 560.68 and 99.93 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 560.68 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/560.68 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 560.68 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 56,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026.13/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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