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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.38 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.38 and 125.38 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.38 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.38 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.38 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 69,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,382.78/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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