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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 555.87 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 555.87 and 127.02 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 555.87 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/555.87 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 555.87 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 70,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.61/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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