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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 554.63 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 554.63 and 126.45 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 554.63 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/554.63 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 554.63 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 70,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,132.33/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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