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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.14 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.14 and 122.64 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.14 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.14 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.14 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 67,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,346.53/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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