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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.43 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.43 and 122.09 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.43 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.43 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.43 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 67,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,564.89/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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