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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 551.38 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 551.38 and 124.10 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 551.38 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/551.38 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 551.38 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 68,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426.26/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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