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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 557.64 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 557.64 and 128.36 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 557.64 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/557.64 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 557.64 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 71,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,578.67/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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