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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 560.73 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 560.73 and 130.35 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 560.73 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/560.73 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 560.73 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 73,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,091.16/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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