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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 555.16 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 555.16 and 126.55 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 555.16 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/555.16 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 555.16 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 70,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.72/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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