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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.94 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.94 and 122.50 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.94 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.94 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.94 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 67,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855.65/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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