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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.57 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.57 and 134.72 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.57 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.57 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.57 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 73,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,899.93/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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