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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.30 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.30 and 122.01 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.30 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.30 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.30 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 67,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,510.94/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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