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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 550.92 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 550.92 and 123.93 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 550.92 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/550.92 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 550.92 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 68,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,275.52/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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