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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 557.62 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 557.62 and 128.22 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 557.62 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/557.62 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 557.62 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 71,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.04/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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