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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.31, 562.79 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.31, 562.79 and 128.43 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.31 : 562.79 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.31/562.79 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.31x = 562.79 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.31x = 72,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,275.66/375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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