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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.89 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.89 and 127.15 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.89 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.89 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.89 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 71,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,317.16/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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