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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 560.54 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 560.54 and 130.31 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 560.54 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/560.54 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 560.54 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 73,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,041.49/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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