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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 547.20 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 547.20 and 121.51 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 547.20 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/547.20 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 547.20 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 66,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490.27/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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