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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 556.07 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 556.07 and 127.12 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 556.07 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/556.07 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 556.07 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 70,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,685.59/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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