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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 553.79 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 553.79 and 125.74 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 553.79 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/553.79 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 553.79 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 69,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,633.55/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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