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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 553.62 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 553.62 and 125.60 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 553.62 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/553.62 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 553.62 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 69,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,534.67/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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