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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 556.56 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 556.56 and 127.69 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 556.56 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/556.56 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 556.56 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 71,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,063.73/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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