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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.53 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.53 and 126.90 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.53 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.53 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.53 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 70,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,496.12/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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