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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 556.52 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 556.52 and 127.56 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 556.52 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/556.52 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 556.52 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 70,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.69/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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