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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 549.38 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 549.38 and 122.73 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 549.38 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/549.38 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 549.38 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 67,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425.41/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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