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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 546.95 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 546.95 and 121.25 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 546.95 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/546.95 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 546.95 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 66,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.28/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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