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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.99 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.99 and 136.50 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.99 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.99 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.99 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 74,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664.14/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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