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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 555.18 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 555.18 and 126.71 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 555.18 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/555.18 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 555.18 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 70,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346.86/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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