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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 555.12 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 555.12 and 126.51 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 555.12 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/555.12 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 555.12 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 70,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225.46/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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