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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 551.90 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 551.90 and 124.49 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 551.90 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/551.90 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 551.90 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 68,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.03/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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