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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.59, 561.85 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.59, 561.85 and 127.77 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.59 : 561.85 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.59/561.85 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.59x = 561.85 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.59x = 71,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,787.73/374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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