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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 559.73 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 559.73 and 126.30 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 559.73 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/559.73 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 559.73 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 70,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693.27/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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