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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 556.20 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 556.20 and 127.36 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 556.20 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/556.20 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 556.20 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 70,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837.63/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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