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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.80 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.80 and 122.40 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.80 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.80 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.80 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 67,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173.12/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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