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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 558.29 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 558.29 and 128.81 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 558.29 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/558.29 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 558.29 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 71,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,913.33/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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