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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.41 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.41 and 92.36 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.41 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.41 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.41 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 50,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,744.42/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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