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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 560.89 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 560.89 and 130.36 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 560.89 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/560.89 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 560.89 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 73,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,119.35/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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