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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 552.52 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 552.52 and 125.02 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 552.52 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/552.52 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 552.52 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 69,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,076.05/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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