Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.48, 554.22 and 126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 369.48, 554.22 and 126 is: 189
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369.48 : 554.22 = 126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369.48/554.22 = 126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369.48x = 554.22 × 126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369.48x = 69,831.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,831.72/369.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189
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