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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 555.52 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 555.52 and 126.77 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 555.52 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/555.52 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 555.52 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 70,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423.27/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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