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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.81 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.81 and 123.71 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.81 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.81 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.81 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 68,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137.95/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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