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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.85 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.85 and 126.46 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.85 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.85 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.85 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 70,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,167.02/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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