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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.94, 559.41 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.94, 559.41 and 129.46 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 559.41 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/559.41 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 559.41 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 72,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,421.22/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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