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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.81, 551.71 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.81, 551.71 and 124.37 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.81 : 551.71 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.81/551.71 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.81x = 551.71 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.81x = 68,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,615.64/367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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