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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.31 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.31 and 121.44 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.31 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.31 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.31 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 66,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464.72/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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