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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.28 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.28 and 141.74 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.28 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.28 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.28 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 79,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,272.35/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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