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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.34 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.34 and 124.11 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.34 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.34 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.34 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 68,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,426.81/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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