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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 559.77 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 559.77 and 126.30 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 559.77 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/559.77 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 559.77 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 70,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,701.07/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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