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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 558.33 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 558.33 and 141.13 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 558.33 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/558.33 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 558.33 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 78,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,797.11/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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