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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.92 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.92 and 130.43 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.92 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.92 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.92 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 73,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,157.99/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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