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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 559.73 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 559.73 and 129.66 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 559.73 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/559.73 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 559.73 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 72,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,574.59/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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