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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.75 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.75 and 128.48 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.75 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.75 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.75 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 71,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657.25/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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