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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 555.76 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 555.76 and 127.07 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 555.76 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/555.76 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 555.76 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 70,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,619.89/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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