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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.82 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.82 and 128.44 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.82 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.82 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.82 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 71,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646.40/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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