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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.17 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.17 and 126.59 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.17 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.17 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.17 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 70,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,275.56/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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