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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 556.02 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 556.02 and 127.20 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 556.02 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/556.02 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 556.02 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 70,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,725.74/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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