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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.59, 558.53 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.59, 558.53 and 128.93 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.59 : 558.53 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.59/558.53 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.59x = 558.53 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.59x = 72,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,011.27/372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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