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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 558.12 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 558.12 and 128.64 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 558.12 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/558.12 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 558.12 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 71,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796.56/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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