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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 553.02 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 553.02 and 125.20 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 553.02 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/553.02 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 553.02 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 69,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,238.10/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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