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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 558.01 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 558.01 and 125.24 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 558.01 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/558.01 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 558.01 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 69,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,885.17/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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