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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.66 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.66 and 122.90 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.66 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.66 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.66 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 67,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,553.21/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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