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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 552.56 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 552.56 and 124.89 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 552.56 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/552.56 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 552.56 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 69,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,006.52/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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