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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 557.93 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 557.93 and 125.17 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 557.93 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/557.93 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 557.93 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 69,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,836.10/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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