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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 558.69 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 558.69 and 125.64 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 558.69 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/558.69 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 558.69 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 70,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,193.81/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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