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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.91 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.91 and 99.35 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.91 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.91 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.91 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 55,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627.06/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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