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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.37 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.37 and 134.53 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.37 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.37 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.37 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 73,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,770.85/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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