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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.01, 560.81 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.01, 560.81 and 127.13 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.01 : 560.81 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.01/560.81 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.01x = 560.81 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.01x = 71,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292.34/374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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