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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.64 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.64 and 128.32 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.64 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.64 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.64 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 72,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,195.36/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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