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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 560.88 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 560.88 and 130.48 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 560.88 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/560.88 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 560.88 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 73,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,183.62/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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