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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.24 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.24 and 138.60 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.24 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.24 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.24 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 77,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,510.32/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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