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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.17, 561.18 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.17, 561.18 and 127.37 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.17 : 561.18 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.17/561.18 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.17x = 561.18 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.17x = 71,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478.66/374.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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