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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 554.84 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 554.84 and 126.42 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 554.84 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/554.84 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 554.84 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 70,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,139.47/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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