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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 552.31 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 552.31 and 124.75 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 552.31 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/552.31 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 552.31 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 68,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,900.67/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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