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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 547.18 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 547.18 and 121.22 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 547.18 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/547.18 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 547.18 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 66,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.16/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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