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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 553.27 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 553.27 and 125.39 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 553.27 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/553.27 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 553.27 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 69,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371.13/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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