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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.83 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.83 and 141.37 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.83 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.83 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.83 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 79,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000.75/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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