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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.66 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.66 and 123.62 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.66 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.66 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.66 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 68,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,072.59/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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