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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 558.03 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 558.03 and 128.49 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 558.03 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/558.03 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 558.03 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 71,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701.27/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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