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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.64 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.64 and 123.52 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.64 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.64 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.64 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 68,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,014.44/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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