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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.69 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.69 and 127.05 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.69 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.69 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.69 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 70,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,600.41/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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