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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.61 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.61 and 124.26 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.61 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.61 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.61 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 68,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543.06/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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