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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.15, 559.53 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.15, 559.53 and 126.26 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.15 : 559.53 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.15/559.53 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.15x = 559.53 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.15x = 70,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,646.26/373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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