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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 552.92 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 552.92 and 125.24 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 552.92 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/552.92 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 552.92 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 69,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,247.70/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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