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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 558.69 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 558.69 and 129.05 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 558.69 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/558.69 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 558.69 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 72,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098.94/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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