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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.42 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.42 and 123.48 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.42 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.42 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.42 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 67,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965.86/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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