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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 558.53 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 558.53 and 141.40 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 558.53 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/558.53 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 558.53 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 78,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,975.44/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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