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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.49 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.49 and 125.51 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.49 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.49 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.49 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 69,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,465.13/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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