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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.25, 553.82 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.25, 553.82 and 125.74 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.25 : 553.82 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.25/553.82 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.25x = 553.82 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.25x = 69,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,637.33/369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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