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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 559.99 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 559.99 and 126.47 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 559.99 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/559.99 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 559.99 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 70,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.50/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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