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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.41, 557.18 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.41, 557.18 and 128.10 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.41 : 557.18 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.41/557.18 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.41x = 557.18 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.41x = 71,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374.76/371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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