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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.26 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.26 and 125.39 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.26 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.26 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.26 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 69,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,373.27/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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