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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 549.03 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 549.03 and 122.49 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 549.03 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/549.03 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 549.03 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 67,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250.68/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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