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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.76 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.76 and 124.57 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.76 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.76 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.76 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 68,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,732.74/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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