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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.74 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.74 and 126.47 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.74 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.74 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.74 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 70,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,157.97/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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