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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 554.12 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 554.12 and 126 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 554.12 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/554.12 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 554.12 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 69,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,819.12/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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