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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 554.11 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 554.11 and 125.93 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 554.11 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/554.11 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 554.11 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 69,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,778.85/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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