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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 550.23 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 550.23 and 123.39 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 550.23 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/550.23 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 550.23 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 67,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892.88/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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