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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 555.54 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 555.54 and 126.81 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 555.54 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/555.54 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 555.54 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 70,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,448.03/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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