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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.71 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.71 and 125.01 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.71 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.71 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.71 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 69,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,091.58/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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