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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 553.15 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 553.15 and 125.33 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 553.15 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/553.15 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 553.15 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 69,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,327.36/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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