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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 557.59 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 557.59 and 128.28 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 557.59 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/557.59 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 557.59 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 71,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,527.65/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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