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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.34, 554.08 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.34, 554.08 and 125.90 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.34 : 554.08 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.34/554.08 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.34x = 554.08 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.34x = 69,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758.67/369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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