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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 549.12 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 549.12 and 122.49 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 549.12 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/549.12 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 549.12 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 67,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.71/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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