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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.97 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.97 and 124.56 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.97 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.97 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.97 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 68,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753.38/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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