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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.58 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.58 and 122.85 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.58 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.58 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.58 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 67,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,515.90/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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