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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 551.82 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 551.82 and 124.53 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 551.82 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/551.82 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 551.82 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 68,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,718.14/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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