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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 559.90 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 559.90 and 126.51 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 559.90 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/559.90 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 559.90 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 70,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,832.95/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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