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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 557.90 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 557.90 and 128.58 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 557.90 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/557.90 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 557.90 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 71,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,734.78/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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