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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 585.55 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 585.55 and 126.74 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 585.55 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/585.55 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 585.55 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 74,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,209.05/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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