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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 559.74 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 559.74 and 129.71 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 559.74 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/559.74 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 559.74 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 72,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,603.88/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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