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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 556.06 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 556.06 and 127.17 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 556.06 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/556.06 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 556.06 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 70,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,714.15/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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