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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 559.49 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 559.49 and 141.81 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 559.49 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/559.49 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 559.49 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 79,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,341.28/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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