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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.89 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.89 and 122.40 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.89 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.89 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.89 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 67,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,184.14/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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