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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.14 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.14 and 126.63 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.14 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.14 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.14 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 70,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,297.69/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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