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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 553.07 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 553.07 and 125.19 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 553.07 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/553.07 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 553.07 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 69,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,238.83/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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