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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 558.08 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 558.08 and 128.52 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 558.08 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/558.08 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 558.08 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 71,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,724.44/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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