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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.30 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.30 and 122.68 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.30 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.30 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.30 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 67,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388.12/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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