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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.81, 559.33 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.81, 559.33 and 126.13 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.81 : 559.33 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.81/559.33 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.81x = 559.33 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.81x = 70,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,545.50/372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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