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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 559.90 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 559.90 and 129.77 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 559.90 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/559.90 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 559.90 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 72,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,658.22/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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