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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.89 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.89 and 127.08 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.89 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.89 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.89 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 70,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.87/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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