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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.56 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.56 and 135.28 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.56 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.56 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.56 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 74,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,344.48/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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