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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.40 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.40 and 128.16 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.40 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.40 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.40 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 71,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,436.38/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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