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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.00, 550.50 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.00, 550.50 and 123.53 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.00 : 550.50 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.00/550.50 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.00x = 550.50 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.00x = 68,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,000.51/367.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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