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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 552.93 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 552.93 and 125.08 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 552.93 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/552.93 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 552.93 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 69,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,160.48/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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