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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.46, 558.54 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.46, 558.54 and 128.92 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.46 : 558.54 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.46/558.54 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.46x = 558.54 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.46x = 72,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,006.98/372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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