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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 560.33 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 560.33 and 130.22 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 560.33 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/560.33 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 560.33 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 72,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,966.17/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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