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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 560.80 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 560.80 and 130.50 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 560.80 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/560.80 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 560.80 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 73,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.40/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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