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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 557.19 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 557.19 and 127.89 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 557.19 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/557.19 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 557.19 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 71,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,259.03/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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