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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 555.54 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 555.54 and 126.91 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 555.54 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/555.54 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 555.54 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 70,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,503.58/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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