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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.59 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.59 and 128.27 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.59 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.59 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.59 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 72,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,163.42/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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