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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 557.49 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 557.49 and 128.13 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 557.49 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/557.49 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 557.49 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 71,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,431.19/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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