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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.61 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.61 and 126.25 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.61 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.61 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.61 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 70,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650.76/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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