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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.99 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.99 and 128.51 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.99 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.99 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.99 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 71,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,707.29/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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