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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 553.34 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 553.34 and 125.42 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 553.34 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/553.34 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 553.34 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 69,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,396.51/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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