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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.14 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.14 and 128.70 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.14 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.14 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.14 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 71,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,831.97/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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