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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 551.13 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 551.13 and 123.97 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 551.13 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/551.13 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 551.13 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 68,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,323.59/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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