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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.89, 548.72 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.89, 548.72 and 122.35 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.89 : 548.72 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.89/548.72 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.89x = 548.72 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.89x = 67,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135.28/365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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