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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 549.99 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 549.99 and 123.36 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 549.99 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/549.99 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 549.99 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 67,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,847.23/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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