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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 553.60 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 553.60 and 125.66 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 553.60 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/553.60 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 553.60 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 69,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,565.38/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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