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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556 and 127.22 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 70,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734.32/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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