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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.17 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.17 and 129.20 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.17 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.17 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.17 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 72,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,241.97/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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