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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 551.03 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 551.03 and 123.84 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 551.03 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/551.03 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 551.03 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 68,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238.94/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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