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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 547.60 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 547.60 and 121.52 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 547.60 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/547.60 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 547.60 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 66,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,544.35/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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