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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 553.03 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 553.03 and 125.15 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 553.03 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/553.03 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 553.03 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 69,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,208.63/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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