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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 556.75 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 556.75 and 127.61 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 556.75 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/556.75 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 556.75 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 71,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,047.94/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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