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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.16 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.16 and 127.34 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.16 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.16 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.16 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 71,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,458.11/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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