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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.25 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.25 and 121.41 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.25 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.25 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.25 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 66,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.02/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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