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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 556.93 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 556.93 and 127.83 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 556.93 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/556.93 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 556.93 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 71,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190.76/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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