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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.50 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.50 and 141.94 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.50 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.50 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.50 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 79,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415.43/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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