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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 548.92 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 548.92 and 138.32 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 548.92 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/548.92 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 548.92 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 75,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926.61/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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