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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 558.49 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 558.49 and 128.98 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 558.49 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/558.49 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 558.49 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 72,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.04/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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