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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 557.65 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 557.65 and 128.42 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 557.65 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/557.65 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 557.65 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 71,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.77/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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