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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.88 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.88 and 123.85 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.88 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.88 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.88 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 68,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226.49/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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