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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 558.33 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 558.33 and 128.65 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 558.33 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/558.33 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 558.33 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 71,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,829.15/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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