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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.10 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.10 and 141.58 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.10 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.10 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.10 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 79,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157.63/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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