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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.85 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.85 and 126.42 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.85 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.85 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.85 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 70,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,144.14/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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