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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 558.62 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 558.62 and 141.46 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 558.62 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/558.62 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 558.62 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 79,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,022.87/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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