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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 557.53 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 557.53 and 128.24 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 557.53 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/557.53 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 557.53 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 71,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,497.65/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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