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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.62 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.62 and 129.60 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.62 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.62 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.62 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 72,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.75/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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