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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 560.72 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 560.72 and 130.40 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 560.72 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/560.72 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 560.72 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 73,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.89/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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