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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 558.18 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 558.18 and 128.64 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 558.18 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/558.18 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 558.18 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 71,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804.28/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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