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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 547.07 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 547.07 and 121.25 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 547.07 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/547.07 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 547.07 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 66,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,330.60/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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