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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.62 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.62 and 128.92 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.62 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.62 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.62 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 72,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,017.29/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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