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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 558.92 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 558.92 and 125.87 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 558.92 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/558.92 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 558.92 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 70,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,349.12/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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