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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 551.02 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 551.02 and 123.89 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 551.02 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/551.02 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 551.02 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 68,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,265.87/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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