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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 556.94 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 556.94 and 128.05 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 556.94 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/556.94 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 556.94 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 71,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.09/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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