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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.12 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.12 and 131.78 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.12 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.12 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.12 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 72,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,359.96/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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