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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.10 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.10 and 125.44 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.10 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.10 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.10 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 69,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,380.86/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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