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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 554.38 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 554.38 and 126.16 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 554.38 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/554.38 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 554.38 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 69,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.88/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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