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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 549.49 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 549.49 and 122.87 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 549.49 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/549.49 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 549.49 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 67,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.39/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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