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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 553.10 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 553.10 and 125.31 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 553.10 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/553.10 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 553.10 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 69,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,308.33/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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