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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 553.62 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 553.62 and 125.55 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 553.62 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/553.62 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 553.62 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 69,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,506.99/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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