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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.32 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.32 and 123.36 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.32 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.32 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.32 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 67,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887.48/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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