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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.42 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.42 and 141.80 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.42 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.42 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.42 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 79,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325.76/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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