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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 558.51 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 558.51 and 128.93 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 558.51 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/558.51 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 558.51 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 72,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,005.90/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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