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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 561.46 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 561.46 and 127.53 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 561.46 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/561.46 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 561.46 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 71,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602.99/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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