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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 561.11 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 561.11 and 130.43 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 561.11 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/561.11 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 561.11 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 73,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,185.58/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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