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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 558.73 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 558.73 and 138.20 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 558.73 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/558.73 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 558.73 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 77,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,213.69/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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