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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 558.90 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 558.90 and 129.16 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 558.90 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/558.90 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 558.90 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 72,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,187.52/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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