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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.64 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.64 and 125.66 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.64 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.64 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.64 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 69,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,570.40/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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