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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 559.39 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 559.39 and 126.09 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 559.39 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/559.39 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 559.39 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 70,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,533.49/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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