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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 562.36 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 562.36 and 128.06 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 562.36 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/562.36 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 562.36 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 72,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015.82/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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