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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.66 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.66 and 129.13 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.66 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.66 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.66 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 72,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,141.27/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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