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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 557.94 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 557.94 and 128.54 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 557.94 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/557.94 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 557.94 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 71,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,717.61/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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