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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 558.40 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 558.40 and 125.39 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 558.40 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/558.40 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 558.40 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 70,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017.78/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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