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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 123.61 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.38 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.38 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.38 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 68,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032.47/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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