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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 552.30 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 552.30 and 124.70 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 552.30 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/552.30 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 552.30 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 68,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,871.81/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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