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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 556.28 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 556.28 and 127.28 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 556.28 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/556.28 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 556.28 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 70,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,799.90/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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