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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 559.57 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 559.57 and 141.91 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 559.57 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/559.57 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 559.57 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 79,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,408.58/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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