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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.84, 562.13 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.84, 562.13 and 128.00 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.84 : 562.13 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.84/562.13 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.84x = 562.13 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.84x = 71,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,952.66/374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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