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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 551.11 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 551.11 and 123.94 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 551.11 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/551.11 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 551.11 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 68,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,304.57/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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