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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.80 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.80 and 128.32 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.80 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.80 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.80 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 72,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,218.50/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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