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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 558.66 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 558.66 and 128.97 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 558.66 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/558.66 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 558.66 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 72,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050.38/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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