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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 559.77 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 559.77 and 129.99 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 559.77 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/559.77 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 559.77 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 72,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.50/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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