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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 551.19 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 551.19 and 123.92 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 551.19 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/551.19 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 551.19 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 68,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,304.69/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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