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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.60 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.60 and 126.88 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.60 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.60 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.60 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 70,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,494.53/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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