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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 557.89 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 557.89 and 125.09 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 557.89 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/557.89 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 557.89 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 69,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,788.59/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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