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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.26 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.26 and 124.20 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.26 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.26 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.26 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 68,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466.49/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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