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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.76 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.76 and 126.43 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.76 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.76 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.76 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 70,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,769.14/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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