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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.78 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.78 and 129.62 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.78 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.78 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.78 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 72,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,558.68/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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