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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 560.94 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 560.94 and 130.55 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 560.94 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/560.94 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 560.94 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 73,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,230.72/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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