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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.85, 559.44 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.85, 559.44 and 129.55 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.85 : 559.44 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.85/559.44 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.85x = 559.44 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.85x = 72,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,475.45/372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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