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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 555.96 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 555.96 and 127.15 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 555.96 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/555.96 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 555.96 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 70,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,686.90/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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