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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 550.14 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 550.14 and 123.32 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 550.14 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/550.14 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 550.14 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 67,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843.26/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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