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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 558.89 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 558.89 and 129.17 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 558.89 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/558.89 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 558.89 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 72,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,191.82/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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