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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 552.48 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 552.48 and 125.04 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 552.48 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/552.48 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 552.48 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 69,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,082.10/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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