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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.90 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.90 and 126.48 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.90 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.90 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.90 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 70,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,183.75/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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