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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 559.08 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 559.08 and 141.59 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 559.08 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/559.08 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 559.08 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 79,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157.70/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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