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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.66, 548.34 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.66, 548.34 and 134.50 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.66 : 548.34 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.66/548.34 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.66x = 548.34 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.66x = 73,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,751.73/365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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