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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.97, 553.39 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.97, 553.39 and 125.52 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.97 : 553.39 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.97/553.39 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.97x = 553.39 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.97x = 69,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,461.51/368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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