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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 547.22 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 547.22 and 121.32 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 547.22 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/547.22 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 547.22 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 66,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,389.03/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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