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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 559.29 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 559.29 and 129.33 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 559.29 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/559.29 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 559.29 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 72,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,332.98/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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