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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 557.10 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 557.10 and 128.04 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 557.10 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/557.10 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 557.10 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 71,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,331.08/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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