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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 550.98 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 550.98 and 123.86 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 550.98 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/550.98 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 550.98 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 68,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241.01/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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