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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 552.38 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 552.38 and 124.72 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 552.38 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/552.38 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 552.38 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 68,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890.83/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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