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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 553.12 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 553.12 and 122.02 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 553.12 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/553.12 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 553.12 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 67,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,491.70/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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