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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.35 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.35 and 129.47 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.35 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.35 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.35 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 72,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,416.25/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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