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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.49 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.49 and 127.53 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.49 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.49 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.49 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 70,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,969.17/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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