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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.86, 557.72 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.86, 557.72 and 128.40 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.86 : 557.72 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.86/557.72 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.86x = 557.72 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.86x = 71,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,611.25/371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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