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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 544.02 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 544.02 and 102.66 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 544.02 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/544.02 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 544.02 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 55,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849.09/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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