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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 559.98 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 559.98 and 129.86 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 559.98 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/559.98 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 559.98 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 72,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716.20/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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