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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.97, 553.60 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.97, 553.60 and 125.36 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.97 : 553.60 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.97/553.60 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.97x = 553.60 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.97x = 69,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398.76/368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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