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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.48 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.48 and 126.90 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.48 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.48 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.48 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 70,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,492.50/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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