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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 544.20 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 544.20 and 119.21 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 544.20 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/544.20 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 544.20 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 64,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,871.58/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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