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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.72 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.72 and 122.42 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.72 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.72 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.72 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 67,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.30/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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