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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 553.80 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 553.80 and 125.87 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 553.80 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/553.80 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 553.80 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 69,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.81/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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