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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 550.28 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 550.28 and 123.37 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 550.28 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/550.28 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 550.28 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 67,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886.98/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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