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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.93 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.93 and 127.88 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.93 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.93 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.93 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 71,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856.80/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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