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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 548.32 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 548.32 and 137.60 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 548.32 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/548.32 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 548.32 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 75,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,448.83/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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