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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 553.31 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 553.31 and 125.34 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 553.31 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/553.31 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 553.31 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 69,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.88/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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