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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 558.87 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 558.87 and 129.17 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 558.87 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/558.87 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 558.87 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 72,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,186.44/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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