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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.68 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.68 and 123.76 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.68 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.68 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.68 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 68,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152.16/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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