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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.46 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.46 and 135.30 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.46 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.46 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.46 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 74,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,341.26/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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