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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 546.83 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 546.83 and 136.50 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 546.83 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/546.83 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 546.83 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 74,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642.30/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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