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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.41 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.41 and 126.83 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.41 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.41 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.41 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 70,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,443.64/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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