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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.92 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.92 and 123.84 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.92 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.92 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.92 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 68,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.93/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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