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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.34 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.34 and 124.20 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.34 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.34 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.34 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 68,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,476.43/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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