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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 555.99 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 555.99 and 127.13 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 555.99 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/555.99 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 555.99 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 70,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,680.23/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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