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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.61 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.61 and 126.31 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.61 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.61 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.61 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 70,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,052.16/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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