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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 556.29 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 556.29 and 127.50 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 556.29 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/556.29 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 556.29 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 70,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,926.98/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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