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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.58 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.58 and 130.28 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.58 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.58 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.58 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 73,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,033.76/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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