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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 557.94 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 557.94 and 128.55 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 557.94 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/557.94 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 557.94 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 71,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.19/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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