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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 558.98 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 558.98 and 129.30 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 558.98 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/558.98 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 558.98 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 72,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.11/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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