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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.31 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.31 and 126.68 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.31 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.31 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.31 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 70,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346.46/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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