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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.39 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.39 and 130.15 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.39 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.39 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.39 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 73,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,585.51/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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