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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 554.86 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 554.86 and 126.44 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 554.86 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/554.86 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 554.86 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 70,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,156.50/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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