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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.55, 558.81 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.55, 558.81 and 129.07 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.55 : 558.81 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.55/558.81 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.55x = 558.81 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.55x = 72,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125.61/372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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