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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 562.92 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 562.92 and 128.54 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 562.92 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/562.92 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 562.92 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 72,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.69/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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