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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 549.08 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 549.08 and 122.58 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 549.08 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/549.08 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 549.08 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 67,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306.23/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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