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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 562.20 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 562.20 and 127.99 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 562.20 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/562.20 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 562.20 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 71,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,955.98/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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