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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.50, 548.25 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.50, 548.25 and 137.50 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.50 : 548.25 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.50/548.25 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.50x = 548.25 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.50x = 75,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,384.38/365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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