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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 552.33 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 552.33 and 124.79 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 552.33 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/552.33 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 552.33 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 68,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,922.50/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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