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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 554.90 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 554.90 and 126.41 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 554.90 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/554.90 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 554.90 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 70,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,145.33/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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