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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 559.02 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 559.02 and 141.45 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 559.02 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/559.02 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 559.02 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 79,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,073.03/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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