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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 558.03 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 558.03 and 128.66 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 558.03 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/558.03 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 558.03 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 71,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796.14/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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