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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.97 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.97 and 128.70 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.97 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.97 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.97 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 71,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,807.95/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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