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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.50 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.50 and 126.89 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.50 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.50 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.50 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 70,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,488.15/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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