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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 561.11 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 561.11 and 130.62 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 561.11 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/561.11 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 561.11 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 73,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292.19/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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