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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 559.09 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 559.09 and 141.50 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 559.09 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/559.09 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 559.09 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 79,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,112.81/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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