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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.24 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.24 and 134.98 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.24 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.24 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.24 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 74,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,136.42/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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