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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.03, 561.14 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.03, 561.14 and 127.23 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.03 : 561.14 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.03/561.14 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.03x = 561.14 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.03x = 71,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395.79/374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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