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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 562.81 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 562.81 and 128.46 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 562.81 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/562.81 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 562.81 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 72,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,298.57/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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