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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 551.28 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 551.28 and 123.98 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 551.28 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/551.28 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 551.28 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 68,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.34/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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