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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 554.94 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 554.94 and 126.58 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 554.94 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/554.94 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 554.94 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 70,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,242.92/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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