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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.79 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.79 and 122.34 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.79 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.79 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.79 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 67,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138.97/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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