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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 548.40 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 548.40 and 122.25 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 548.40 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/548.40 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 548.40 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 67,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039.16/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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