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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.98, 548.99 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.98, 548.99 and 134.89 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.98 : 548.99 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.98/548.99 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.98x = 548.99 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.98x = 74,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,053.26/365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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