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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.29 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.29 and 124.74 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.29 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.29 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.29 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 68,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,892.03/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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