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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 552.70 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 552.70 and 125.04 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 552.70 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/552.70 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 552.70 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 69,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,109.61/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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