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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 555.59 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 555.59 and 126.92 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 555.59 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/555.59 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 555.59 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 70,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,512.07/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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