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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 558.26 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 558.26 and 141.05 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 558.26 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/558.26 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 558.26 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 78,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739.08/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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