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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.52 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.52 and 127.49 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.52 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.52 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.52 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 70,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,947.31/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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