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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 560.79 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 560.79 and 127.07 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 560.79 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/560.79 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 560.79 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 71,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,261.69/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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