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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 559.26 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 559.26 and 129.47 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 559.26 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/559.26 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 559.26 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 72,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404.60/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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