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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 552.08 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 552.08 and 121.29 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 552.08 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/552.08 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 552.08 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 66,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961.18/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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