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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 558.25 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 558.25 and 141.11 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 558.25 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/558.25 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 558.25 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 78,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,771.16/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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