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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 557.27 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 557.27 and 127.98 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 557.27 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/557.27 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 557.27 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 71,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,319.41/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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