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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 549.49 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 549.49 and 135.30 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 549.49 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/549.49 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 549.49 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 74,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,346.24/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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