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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.87 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.87 and 126.54 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.87 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.87 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.87 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 70,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,212.62/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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