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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 551.01 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 551.01 and 123.90 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 551.01 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/551.01 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 551.01 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 68,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,270.14/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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