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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.41 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.41 and 125.49 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.41 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.41 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.41 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 69,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.42/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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