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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.83 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.83 and 99.97 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.83 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.83 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.83 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 56,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,066.18/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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