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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 550.27 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 550.27 and 123.39 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 550.27 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/550.27 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 550.27 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 67,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897.82/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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