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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 560.86 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 560.86 and 130.33 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 560.86 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/560.86 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 560.86 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 73,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,095.16/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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