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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.60 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.60 and 123.49 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.60 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.60 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.60 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 67,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,993.97/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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