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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 556.23 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 556.23 and 127.32 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 556.23 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/556.23 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 556.23 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 70,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,819.20/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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