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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 558.29 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 558.29 and 128.62 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 558.29 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/558.29 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 558.29 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 71,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,807.26/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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