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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 557.37 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 557.37 and 128.10 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 557.37 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/557.37 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 557.37 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 71,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399.10/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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