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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.34 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.34 and 121.40 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.34 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.34 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.34 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 66,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,443.73/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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