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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 556.05 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 556.05 and 127.26 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 556.05 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/556.05 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 556.05 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 70,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763.40/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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