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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.28 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.28 and 127.39 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.28 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.28 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.28 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 70,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861.09/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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