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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.83, 559.29 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.83, 559.29 and 156.38 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.83 : 559.29 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.83/559.29 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.83x = 559.29 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.83x = 87,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,461.77/372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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