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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 558.22 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 558.22 and 128.57 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 558.22 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/558.22 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 558.22 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 71,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,767.55/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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