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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.44 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.44 and 127.55 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.44 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.44 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.44 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 70,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,973.92/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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