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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 554.73 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 554.73 and 126.40 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 554.73 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/554.73 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 554.73 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 70,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117.87/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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