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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.41 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.41 and 121.42 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.41 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.41 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.41 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 66,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463.79/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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