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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 557.15 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 557.15 and 127.94 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 557.15 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/557.15 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 557.15 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 71,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,278.35/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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