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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.80 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.80 and 100.01 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.80 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.80 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.80 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 56,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,083.42/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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