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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 555.01 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 555.01 and 123.09 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 555.01 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/555.01 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 555.01 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 68,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,316.18/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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