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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.01 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.01 and 123.14 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.01 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.01 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.01 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 67,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,729.22/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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