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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 548.79 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 548.79 and 134.79 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 548.79 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/548.79 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 548.79 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 73,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,971.40/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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