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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.81, 547.08 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.81, 547.08 and 121.27 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.81 : 547.08 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.81/547.08 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.81x = 547.08 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.81x = 66,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344.39/364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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