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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 557.48 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 557.48 and 128.14 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 557.48 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/557.48 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 557.48 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 71,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,435.49/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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