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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 557.97 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 557.97 and 128.62 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 557.97 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/557.97 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 557.97 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 71,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,766.10/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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