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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 557.40 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 557.40 and 128.10 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 557.40 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/557.40 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 557.40 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 71,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.94/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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