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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.55, 558.63 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.55, 558.63 and 141.26 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.55 : 558.63 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.55/558.63 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.55x = 558.63 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.55x = 78,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,914.20/372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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