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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.15, 550.82 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.15, 550.82 and 123.63 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.15 : 550.82 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.15/550.82 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.15x = 550.82 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.15x = 68,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,097.88/367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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