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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 544.12 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 544.12 and 119.22 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 544.12 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/544.12 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 544.12 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 64,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,867.27/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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