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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.49 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.49 and 121.50 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.49 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.49 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.49 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 66,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520.04/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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