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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.99 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.99 and 129.29 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.99 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.99 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.99 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 72,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,269.02/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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