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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 558.06 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 558.06 and 128.47 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 558.06 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/558.06 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 558.06 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 71,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,693.97/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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