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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 554.82 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 554.82 and 126.52 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 554.82 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/554.82 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 554.82 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 70,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,195.83/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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