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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.74 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.74 and 125.74 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.74 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.74 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.74 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 69,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627.27/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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