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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.07 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.07 and 123.25 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.07 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.07 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.07 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 67,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,795.51/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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