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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.02 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.02 and 130.50 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.02 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.02 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.02 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 73,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213.11/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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