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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.53, 557.35 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.53, 557.35 and 128 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.53 : 557.35 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.53/557.35 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.53x = 557.35 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.53x = 71,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,340.80/371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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