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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.17 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.17 and 124.69 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.17 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.17 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.17 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 68,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849.34/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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