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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 556.32 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 556.32 and 127.47 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 556.32 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/556.32 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 556.32 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 70,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,912.50/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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