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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.26 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.26 and 125.33 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.26 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.26 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.26 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 69,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337.31/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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