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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.70 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.70 and 124.38 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.70 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.70 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.70 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 68,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,620.45/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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