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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 549.51 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 549.51 and 135.52 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 549.51 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/549.51 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 549.51 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 74,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,466.85/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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