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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 559.56 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 559.56 and 129.57 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 559.56 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/559.56 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 559.56 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 72,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502.19/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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