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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.68 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.68 and 128.49 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.68 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.68 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.68 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 71,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,656.30/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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