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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 547.78 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 547.78 and 91.27 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 547.78 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/547.78 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 547.78 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 49,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992.69/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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