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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 558.84 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 558.84 and 129.08 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 558.84 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/558.84 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 558.84 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 72,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.07/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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