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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 557.34 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 557.34 and 128.16 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 557.34 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/557.34 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 557.34 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 71,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,428.69/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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