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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.64 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.64 and 127.76 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.64 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.64 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.64 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 71,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,116.33/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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