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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 558.53 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 558.53 and 128.91 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 558.53 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/558.53 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 558.53 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 71,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,999.46/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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