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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.22, 558.38 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.22, 558.38 and 128.82 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.22 : 558.38 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.22/558.38 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.22x = 558.38 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.22x = 71,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,930.51/372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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