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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.34 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.34 and 127.44 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.34 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.34 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.34 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 70,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,899.97/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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