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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 552.15 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 552.15 and 124.67 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 552.15 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/552.15 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 552.15 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 68,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837.92/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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