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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.25, 561.51 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.25, 561.51 and 127.49 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.25 : 561.51 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.25/561.51 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.25x = 561.51 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.25x = 71,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,584.10/374.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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