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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.72 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.72 and 128.31 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.72 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.72 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.72 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 71,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,560.41/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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