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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.22 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.22 and 123.30 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.22 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.22 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.22 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 67,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,841.51/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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