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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.75 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.75 and 122.97 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.75 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.75 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.75 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 67,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602.76/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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