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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.90, 549.20 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.90, 549.20 and 135.02 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.90 : 549.20 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.90/549.20 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.90x = 549.20 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.90x = 74,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150.58/365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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