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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.19 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.19 and 127.37 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.19 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.19 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.19 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 70,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,838.50/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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