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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 558.63 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 558.63 and 141.21 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 558.63 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/558.63 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 558.63 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 78,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,884.14/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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