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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 558.51 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 558.51 and 128.76 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 558.51 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/558.51 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 558.51 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 71,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,913.75/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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