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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.76 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.76 and 135.21 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.76 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.76 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.76 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 74,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333.05/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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