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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.85 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.85 and 127.00 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.85 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.85 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.85 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 70,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,591.24/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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