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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.67, 559.01 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.67, 559.01 and 129.22 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.67 : 559.01 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.67/559.01 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.67x = 559.01 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.67x = 72,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234.20/372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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