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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 556.49 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 556.49 and 127.52 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 556.49 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/556.49 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 556.49 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 70,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,960.18/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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