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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 563.38 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 563.38 and 128.78 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 563.38 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/563.38 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 563.38 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 72,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548.94/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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