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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 557.48 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 557.48 and 128.23 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 557.48 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/557.48 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 557.48 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 71,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,485.02/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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