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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 552.37 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 552.37 and 124.84 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 552.37 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/552.37 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 552.37 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 68,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957.87/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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