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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 558.38 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 558.38 and 128.73 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 558.38 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/558.38 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 558.38 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 71,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,880.26/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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