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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 552.11 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 552.11 and 124.67 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 552.11 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/552.11 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 552.11 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 68,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828.17/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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