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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.40 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.40 and 124.08 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.40 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.40 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.40 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 68,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,417.71/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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