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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.78 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.78 and 124.95 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.78 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.78 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.78 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 69,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,069.86/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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