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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.14 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.14 and 126.66 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.14 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.14 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.14 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 70,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314.03/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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