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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 552.29 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 552.29 and 124.73 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 552.29 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/552.29 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 552.29 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 68,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886.29/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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