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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 553.28 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 553.28 and 125.38 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 553.28 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/553.28 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 553.28 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 69,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370.25/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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