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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.20 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.20 and 127.22 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.20 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.20 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.20 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 70,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,760.11/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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