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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.99 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.99 and 126.46 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.99 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.99 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.99 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 70,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,184.04/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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