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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.71, 548.60 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.71, 548.60 and 122.26 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.71 : 548.60 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.71/548.60 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.71x = 548.60 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.71x = 67,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,071.84/365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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