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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.31 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.31 and 124.64 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.31 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.31 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.31 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 68,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837.16/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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