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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 559.26 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 559.26 and 141.75 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 559.26 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/559.26 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 559.26 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 79,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,275.11/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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