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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.29 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.29 and 121.43 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.29 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.29 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.29 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 66,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458.79/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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