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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 559.25 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 559.25 and 141.72 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 559.25 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/559.25 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 559.25 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 79,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257.26/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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