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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 551.78 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 551.78 and 124.44 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 551.78 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/551.78 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 551.78 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 68,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,663.50/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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