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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.42 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.42 and 128.74 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.42 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.42 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.42 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 72,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,534.69/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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