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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 559.28 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 559.28 and 98.95 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 559.28 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/559.28 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 559.28 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 55,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340.76/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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