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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 552.86 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 552.86 and 125.14 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 552.86 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/552.86 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 552.86 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 69,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181.51/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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