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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.63 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.63 and 122.97 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.63 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.63 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.63 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 67,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,588.00/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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