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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 557.52 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 557.52 and 128.20 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 557.52 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/557.52 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 557.52 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 71,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,474.06/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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