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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.31 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.31 and 141.77 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.31 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.31 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.31 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 79,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,294.07/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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