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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 556.82 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 556.82 and 127.81 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 556.82 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/556.82 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 556.82 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 71,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,166.53/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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