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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 550.91 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 550.91 and 123.86 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 550.91 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/550.91 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 550.91 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 68,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232.34/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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