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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.40 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.40 and 125.68 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.40 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.40 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.40 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 69,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.31/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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