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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 556.37 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 556.37 and 127.59 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 556.37 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/556.37 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 556.37 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 70,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,987.25/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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