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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.83 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.83 and 127.06 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.83 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.83 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.83 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 70,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623.76/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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