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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 557.42 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 557.42 and 128.09 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 557.42 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/557.42 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 557.42 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 71,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.50/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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