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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 555.01 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 555.01 and 126.55 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 555.01 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/555.01 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 555.01 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 70,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,236.52/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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