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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.89 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.89 and 92.01 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.89 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.89 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.89 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 50,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,503.37/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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