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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 559.05 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 559.05 and 126.06 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 559.05 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/559.05 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 559.05 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 70,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473.84/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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