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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 555.15 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 555.15 and 126.53 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 555.15 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/555.15 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 555.15 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 70,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,241.84/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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