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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 559.40 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 559.40 and 141.80 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 559.40 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/559.40 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 559.40 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 79,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,322.92/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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