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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.83 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.83 and 128.36 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.83 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.83 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.83 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 72,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244.86/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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