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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 555.33 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 555.33 and 127.02 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 555.33 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/555.33 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 555.33 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 70,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,534.60/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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