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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.92 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.92 and 122.41 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.92 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.92 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.92 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 67,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194.14/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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