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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 558.02 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 558.02 and 128.52 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 558.02 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/558.02 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 558.02 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 71,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,717.05/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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