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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 551.63 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 551.63 and 124.21 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 551.63 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/551.63 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 551.63 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 68,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,517.96/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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