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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.63 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.63 and 122.37 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.63 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.63 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.63 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 67,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135.85/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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