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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.20 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.20 and 125.34 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.20 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.20 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.20 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 69,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338.09/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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