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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.35 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.35 and 127.47 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.35 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.35 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.35 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 70,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,917.93/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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