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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 553.71 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 553.71 and 125.73 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 553.71 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/553.71 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 553.71 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 69,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,617.96/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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