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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 565.50 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 565.50 and 130.08 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 565.50 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/565.50 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 565.50 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 73,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560.24/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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