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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.81, 551.31 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.81, 551.31 and 124.15 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.81 : 551.31 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.81/551.31 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.81x = 551.31 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.81x = 68,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444.33/367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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