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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 560.82 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 560.82 and 130.32 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 560.82 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/560.82 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 560.82 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 73,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,086.06/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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