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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.38 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.38 and 124.97 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.38 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.38 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.38 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 69,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027.54/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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