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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 553.50 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 553.50 and 125.46 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 553.50 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/553.50 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 553.50 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 69,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,442.11/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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