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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 557.69 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 557.69 and 128.14 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 557.69 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/557.69 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 557.69 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 71,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,464.28/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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