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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.33 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.33 and 128.15 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.33 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.33 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.33 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 71,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,421.84/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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