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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.59 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.59 and 124.91 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.59 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.59 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.59 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 69,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,024.02/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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