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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 560.70 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 560.70 and 127.06 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 560.70 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/560.70 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 560.70 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 71,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,242.54/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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