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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.02 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.02 and 126.56 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.02 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.02 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.02 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 70,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,244.56/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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