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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 556.20 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 556.20 and 127.38 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 556.20 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/556.20 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 556.20 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 70,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848.76/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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