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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 559.76 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 559.76 and 129.64 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 559.76 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/559.76 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 559.76 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 72,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.29/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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