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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.28 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.28 and 122.72 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.28 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.28 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.28 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 67,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,407.64/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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