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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 558.40 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 558.40 and 128.78 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 558.40 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/558.40 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 558.40 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 71,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910.75/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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