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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.31, 553.90 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.31, 553.90 and 125.83 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.31 : 553.90 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.31/553.90 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.31x = 553.90 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.31x = 69,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,697.24/369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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