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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.41 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.41 and 129.48 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.41 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.41 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.41 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 72,432.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,432.41/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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