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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.26 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.26 and 123.32 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.26 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.26 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.26 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 67,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855.31/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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