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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 559.54 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 559.54 and 129.56 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 559.54 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/559.54 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 559.54 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 72,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,491.37/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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