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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.41 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.41 and 127.47 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.41 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.41 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.41 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 70,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,926.66/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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