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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.46 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.46 and 122.85 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.46 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.46 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.46 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 67,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501.16/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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