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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 555.78 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 555.78 and 126.95 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 555.78 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/555.78 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 555.78 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 70,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,553.49/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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