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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.81 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.81 and 125.75 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.81 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.81 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.81 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 69,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641.61/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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