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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.83, 557.76 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.83, 557.76 and 128.38 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.83 : 557.76 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.83/557.76 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.83x = 557.76 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.83x = 71,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605.23/371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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