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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 560.99 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 560.99 and 130.47 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 560.99 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/560.99 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 560.99 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 73,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,192.37/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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